Secrets of the Lost Satellite | ||||
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Released | March 13, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, pop rock [1] | |||
Length | 45:12 | |||
Label | Dinosaur Fight Records | |||
Producer | Ken Andrews, Justin Meldal-Johnsen | |||
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